Centenary Dinner for the raising of 4 Brigade
Centenary Dinner for the raising of 4 Bde at the Maygar Barracks Mess
Australian Naval & Military Expeditionary Force Centenary Seminar
A half-day seminar to mark the centenary of the occupation of German New Guinea by the Australian Naval and Military Expeditionary Force in September 1914 will be held on Tuesday 30 September 2014 in the SMSA Mitchell Theatre from 1-5 pm. PRIOR BOOKING AND PAYMENT REQUIRED Cost: $30.00 members, $45.00 non members Click here for […]
Over a Century of Cuppas: Salvation Army Museum
Back by popular demand; the Shrine of Remembrance is once again offering you the opportunity to tour the Salvation Army Museum with curator and historian Lindsay Cox. This stately Victorian building in Bourke Street Melbourne, which has been occupied by the Salvation Army since 1894, houses an extensive museum collection. Opened to the public on […]
Shrine Open House
In partnership with Open House Melbourne, join us for a tour of the Shrine including an exclusive opportunity to hear about the Galleries of Remembrance, one of the most significant building projects to take place in Melbourne this year. Dates: Saturday 26 - Sunday 27 July Tours will take place hourly from 10.00 am to […]
Back to Caulfield P.B. Lawrence Stakes Day
100th Anniversary of the Battle of Lone Pine - ¬†Gallipoli and the ANZACSGates open at 10.30am 21st Legacy Lone Pine Ceremony at 11.00am¬†followed by complimentary morning tea located on Level 1 of the Rupert Clarke Grandstand Commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the Battle of Lone Pine, together with the 21st Legacy Lone Pine ceremony, Caulfield […]
Regional Lecture Warragul: Finding Lost Diggers: Fromelles 1916
Join Tim Whitford, RSL Advocate, as he discusses the search for the missing men of the Battle of Fromelles. Tim‚Äôs tireless search and advocacy over many years led to the discovery of a mass burial site for 250 soldiers lost since the First World War. This search has led to the creation of the first […]
The Pipeclay Club AGM & Luncheon
Calling former Naval & Military Club members of The Pipeclay Club to the AGM & Luncheon: Thursday, 31 July 2014, in the President’s Room of the RACV City Club, 501 Bourke Street at 11.30am for the AGM and 1230pm for Luncheon. Register through website: pipeclay.com.au
Vietnam Veterans’ Luncheon
Vietnam Veterans’ Luncheon: Friday, 15 August 2014, in the Club Pavilion room at the RACV City Club, 501 Bourke Street, at 12.30 for 1.00pm. Book direct through the RACV – 9944 8888.
The DRA VIC Branch AGM
The DRA VIC Branch AGM: Wednesday, 17 September 2014, at Sargood Barracks, Chapel Street, Windsor, at 6.00pm. The AGM will feature an interesting speaker at 7.00pm, followed by light refreshments and camaraderie.
Surfacing Australia’s Submarine Heritage
One hundred years ago at the outbreak of the First World War, Australia had the most technologically potent submarine capability in the southern hemisphere: the E-class submarines. Tragically in September 1914 AE1 went down with all hands. AE2 rallied and led the charge to be the first submarine in history to penetrate the Dardanelles military […]
INTERFET: Reflections on the 1999 East Timor Crisis
Following the vote in favour of self-determination in 1999 chaos engulfed East Timor. Dozens of buildings burned, thousands of people were displaced from their homes and some were injured or killed. World-wide outrage denounced the horror and demanded ‚Äúsomething must be done!‚Äù Within days a UN mandated Australian-led multi-national force named ‚ÄòINTERFET‚Äô (International Force East […]
DRA National Annual Conference
Defence Reserves Association National Annual Conference: Saturday, 23 August 2014, at the Mercure Hotel, Canberra, ACT. The title and theme is ADF Capability through Flexibility. For information re accommodation and the accompanying Conference Dinner, as well as the Annual General Meeting on the Sunday morning, and how to register go to website: dra.org.au